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Water bills coming soon
From reporter Tina Law:
The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.
The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the decision to push ahead with the scheme in 2021.
It is not yet known how many people will get a bill, but the average charge is likely to be $83 and the maximum about $400.
Under the new rules, people will be charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.
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Show us your creative backyard build
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
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Poll: Do you have a pet at home?
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
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73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
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7.7% Not currently, but one day!
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18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
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Kaiapoi Combined Probus Club
Fun and Friendship in Retirement
Probus is a social club that provides retirees and semi-retirees with social outings, fun and friendship as you take part in a range of activities, trips and outings.
If this sounds like you, come along to our next meeting to find out more. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and be entertained by this months interesting guest speaker.
Our Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is at 9.45am Wednesday 19 February 2025 upstairs at the The Kaiapoi Club, 113 Ravens Quay, Kaiapoi.
Email us on kaiapoiprobus@gmail.com or ring Steve on 0274 310 383 for more information.
Check out our website www.kaiapoiprobus.co.nz....
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